The Importance of Being There
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”—JOHN 8:12 NASB
It is dark and dreary outside—and it seems that way inside, too. Everything feels cold and uncomfortable. It’s hard just to get out of bed, let alone muster the energy to provide the care that God has called us to give.
But there is a bright light on the horizon! Jesus Christ, the Son, shines every day, regardless of the weather in our soul. Nothing can stop Him from shining—and He is waiting for us to come and bask in His light.
Jesus will brighten each day and give us the strength and energy to do His will. He will shine on us every minute, if only we’ll ask Him to, and He can make what seems gloomy bright and full of His presence.
The Lord’s light will shine in the darkness and cheer every corner of our world. The Son is shining in our lives today, with a light that gives us the courage and strength to any circumstance.
Thank You so much, Lord, that You are the spiritual Sun in my life—and You are there for me every single day. I praise Your holy name!
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.—Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)